After Italy's disappointing 3-0 defeat to Norway in their opening World Cup qualifier, coach Luciano Spalletti faced media scrutiny. His subsequent announcement of his own dismissal highlighted the pressure the national team is under. Gazzetta dello Sport's front page expressed national panic over the possibility of missing a third consecutive World Cup. Spalletti, who had been optimistic at first, revealed his disappointment in accepting his termination, emphasizing his commitment to the team despite recent struggles and the hasty decisions of the FA.
I am disappointed: given the relationship we have, I had no intention of stepping down. Especially when things are not going well, I would have preferred to stay and do my job.
The knee-jerk decision to bundle Spalletti out of the door marked Do One is more than a little shabby... he had to announce his own dismissal.
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